Consumer-First Innovation for a Digital Future
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
General Mills Headquarters
In-Person (Plus a Virtual Option!)
Join us for an engaging session that explores how General Mills is charting the future of Innovation. We'll dive into how General Mills’ new product teams are creating remarkable experiences by putting consumers at the heart of every decision, emphasizing the competitive advantage of rapid learning and adaptation.
The session will explore the transition to a digital-first future, and how we can all harness the power of Generative AI. Through hands-on learning experiences, you will discover how to leverage emerging technologies and engage with these new tools in an increasingly digital world.
Cost
| Area | Type | Early Bird | After Nov 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | Member | $25 | $35 |
| Non-Member | $35 | $45 | |
| Student | $5 | $10 | |
| Virtual | Member | $5 | $5 |
| Non-Member | $10 | $10 | |
| Student | Free | Free |
Schedule
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting** |
| 5:00 - 6:20 PM Social with Heavy Appetizers/Drinks |
| 6:20 - 7:20 PM General Mills Speakers Janavi Kumar and Morgan Whitecotten |
| 7:20 – 7:30 PM Closing Remarks & Networking |
Location
General Mills Headquarters
1 General Mills Boulevard
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Speakers
Janavi Kumar
Innovation Manager
General Mills
Janavi Kumar is an Innovation Manager focused on Future Capability Development for New Product Development and Sensory and Consumer Research at General Mills. In her role, she spearheads experimentation with new technologies to enhance decision-making. Prior to that she has held positions in the Product Guidance and Insights group. She currently also holds a position as Scientific Committee Chair for the 2024-2026 Society of Sensory Professionals Executive Committee. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Genetics from Iowa State University and an M.S. in Food Science, emphasizing Sensory Analysis and Consumer Behavior, from Kansas State University.
Morgan Whitecotton
Innovation Coach
General Mills
Morgan Whitecotton is an Innovation Coach in Global Product Development at General Mills, where she leads established brand teams through agile, consumer-first innovation sprints to test and refine breakthrough ideas in new product development. With a B.S. in Food Science from The Ohio State University and five years in Research & Development at General Mills, Morgan combines scientific approaches with new, forward-thinking strategies. She also holds the 2023-2025 position of Committee Chair for the New Professionals Committee of Minnesota IFT.